The Life and Times of Gen. John A. Sutter (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
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Print on Demand. This book traces the remarkable life and times of Swiss-born Johann Sutter, founder of New Helvetia, the first European settlement in California, and iconic figure in the history of the American West. The author traces Sutter's journey from his birth in the Swiss canton of Aargau in 1803 to his arrival in California in 1839 as an agent of the Swiss Society of Colonization. During his tenure as Alcalde (judge) of the Northern District of California, Sutter oversaw military defense of the territory, negotiated treaties with Native American tribes, and purchased Fort Ross from the Russian-American Company. The acquisition of this valuable property included a brass cannon, now enshrined in the collection of the California Pioneers in San Francisco. This book further chronicles Sutter's early acquisition of large tracts of land through dubious land grants, his efforts to build an agricultural and commercial empire, and his role in the Mexican-American War. Through exploration, business ventures, and political intrigue, Sutter shaped the destiny of California, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to fascinate historians and adventurers alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- The Life and Times of Gen. John A. Sutter (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- T. J. Schoonover
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1331721369
- ISBN 13
- 9781331721369
- Seller catalogs
- Modern History of the USA
Explore the struggles and ambitions of a founder on the edge of the American West.
This biography chronicles the life of General John A. Sutter, from his Swiss roots to his California empire, and traces the mixed legacy of a man who shaped a region while facing fierce resistance and costly losses.
This edition presents a vivid portrait of Sutter’s early life, his daring migrations, and the perilous efforts to settle and govern a shifting frontier. It details his pioneering ventures, the challenges of Mexican California, and the dramatic moments that defined his fortune and fate, all set against the social and political currents of the time.- Learn how a soldier-turned-pentrepreneur built a frontier community and navigated distant laws and loyalties.
- See the everyday life of early California, including interactions with Indigenous peoples, trappers, and settlers.
- Understand the personal costs of empire-building, from land grants to legal battles that altered his life and legacy.
- Discover the broader stories of California society, settler migration, and the Mormon exodus that intersect with Sutter’s world.
The Life and Times of Gen. John A. Sutter offers a window into the era’s bold ambitions, harsh realities, and enduring questions about property, power, and gratitude in a changing nation.
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.
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